Ethyl benzoate
Description
Ethyl benzoate (CAS 93-89-0), also known as benzoic ether, is an ester used across flavoring, fragrance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It delivers a characteristic sweet, fruity, and floral scent profile that underpins its demand in both food and cosmetic formulations.
In food and beverage production, it functions as a flavoring agent (FEMA 2422), contributing fruity top notes to confectionery, baked goods, and beverages. Fragrance compounders incorporate it into perfumes, soaps, and personal care products.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as a solvent and carrier for active ingredients in topical and oral formulations. Its compatibility with a range of excipients supports clean processing and reliable stability in various medicinal applications.
It also serves industrial applications as a fixative and diluent in specialty chemical blending. Ethyl benzoate is supplied as a clear, mobile liquid in drum and IBC quantities suited to industrial-scale procurement for global distribution.
Food-grade material is available meeting FCC specifications, supporting use in regulated flavor applications. Technical-grade and pharma-grade variants are also commercially available for diverse manufacturing requirements.
Buyers typically specify purity thresholds of 99% or higher depending on the end application. This high level of purity ensures consistent performance in sensitive fragrance compositions and complex pharmaceutical delivery systems.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -34 °C |
| Boiling Point | 211 °C |
| Density | 1.0415 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C; Press: 759.8 Torr |
| Flash Point | 184 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with an aromatic odour |
| Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity dry musty sweet wintergreen |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | INSOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 44 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.504(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.59 at 23℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29163100 |
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Documentation
Other Names
Benzoic ether|Ethyl benzenecarboxylate|Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester|Benzoyl ethyl ether|Ethylester kyseliny benzoove|Ethyl benzoate (natural)
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